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Noel,
Nice sounding song! How about a description of how you did it?
Are your vocals doctored any? (I ask because they sound pretty good... better than a lot of songs posted by home recording enthusiasts. )
What parts were BIAB/RT? What parts did you perform? What kind of mixing or mastering tricks did you use?
Enquiring minds want to know.
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Hi SaxMarc,
Thanks for your encouraging comments. The mix is probably more good luck than good planning! Still, little by little, things seem to be coming together for me.
All the best in 2010!
Noel
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Hi Pat, Thanks for having a listen. I appreciate your positive feedback. I'll document how I approached putting the song together and then I'll post it here. Just give me a couple of days  Hope 2010 is amazing for you! Noel
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Better get those shades out, Noel - its too bright in here with that song!
I like it very much. Bit of a 60s style throwback
Well done
So, come on. Share! How and what?
Follow That Dream Sam Karaoke King -------------------- Turning that corner again - I have to keep following that dream, no matter what
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Hi Noel96, A bit late to the show but I'd like to say well done.
I think that the sentiment in the song is just right for a new year (a new beginning)
Best regards
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Thanks Sam. As soon as I get a moment, I'm going to document what I did and what I used for Pat Marr. I'll post it here so you can have a read too. Happy New Year to you Noel
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Hi Michee, Thank you I'm glad you enjoyed the song! Happy 2010 Noel
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Hi Noel!
I don't think the overdriven guitar fits your 'hapiness' theme. It is is not a bright sound. Put it way in the back, perhaps, to add some complexity. Where it is now it kind of takes over the tone of the song and works against your positive message. Try adding an instrument with a sweeter sound - flute, maybe. Maybe a rhodes. A very little bit of a GM pad playing whole notes might thicken up the chorus nicely.
Push all of the instruments WAY back. They are crowding out your lovely voice, and your message.
There are conflicting degrees of "brightness" in your lyrics. First you say you feel "pretty good" and "all right," which falls short of "the brightest ever been." Which is it? Just "pretty good" or "brightest ever?" Make it consistent.
I want to hear a reason for your exuberance. You mention "youve given me a recharge." Who is it that has done this for you - a lover? a little child? mother nature? God? How about a hint as to what happened?
Who is the "you" in "when you walked in?" If you were to tell me a little bit more about what happened, I could share your happiness more easily.
From where I sit in California, I think I detect a bit of an accent. The word 'shone' is not used in this part of the world. Particulars of language like these give your singing a distinctive quality and add interest.
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Hi Flatfoot, Thanks for taking the time to have a listen. I also appreciate all the time you've taken to process and type your thoughts My overall concept of the song is that a guy/gal was feeling miserable and expecting to be miserable for some time but then tomorrow came along carrying with it someone who cared and suddenly the day looked a whole heap brighter for the guy/gal. I'll have a read through your comments and weigh them up against how I hear the song in my head. You've given me ideas. Also, thanks for the compliment about my singing. I don't see myself as a singer. Such a compliment coming from you, whom I regard as an excellent singer, is very flattering  Hope 2010 is brilliant for you, Noel
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OK site is up now, Noel
The song structure and vox are strong throughout.
The backing track does sound kind of busy. For the reasons given by Flatfoot, I would also be inclined to lose the overdriven guitar.
All the best for 2010 mate
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Hi Marc,
Thanks for listening. I appreciate and respect your thoughts. It was a fun song to put together. I'm booked in for an internet session with Craig Bickhardt tomorrow to get some feedback on this song. Craig has had a few Nashville number one hits. It will be interesting to hear what he says about it.
Hope you have a sensational 2010,
Noel
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Much enjoyed, particularly like the mix of background vocals. The lead vocal could perhaps use a little delay and reverb for more character.
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Hi George, I appreciate your having a listen Thank you. Glad you liked it! The background vocals are entirely what TCHelicon did to my voice when I asked it to harmonise me. Learning to use that aspect of BIAB was worth its weight in diamonds! All the best, Noel
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Very nice song Noel!
A keeper for sure.
Though you sang the song fine, I don't think your voice stands out enough. It has a little nasal sound and sounds a little "muffled" Perhaps try some eq, dynamics and a tad more reverb to it.
Great song, well performed. Good job!
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Hey Mike, Thank you for taking time to have a listen. When it comes to singing, I'm certainly not in your league! That's a dream and a half away for me. Also, thanks for your thoughts Regards, Noel
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I went back and listened to the harmony. Nicely done.
I haven't been able to get a good sound out of the TC Helicon yet. I am now encouraged to go back and keep trying.
Do you have any particular secret about using the harmony that you can share?
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Hi Flatfoot,
I'm in the process of documenting what I did for Pat Marr and WienSam. I'll post it here as soon as I'm done. TC Helicon is worth playing around with. It's quick, and potentially very good.
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Not at my house. So far I have not got a sound that seems natural at all. And it takes forever to generate. I'll be happy to find out anything you have to tell me.
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Oh it's really nice and amazing song ,great job dude. I must appreciates you for this. I will definitely download this. Well I love music and feel good to join this discussion. I used to download my favorite songs using freemp3 download toolbar and enjoy listening them. Music is really best way to entertains us.
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Noel,
An unexpected pleasure to write to someone on the forum right here in my own town.
I also liked your song and your vocal delivery. The gtr parts are pretty convincing, if that's actually BIAB accompaniament. Well done.
John
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